US6619480B2 - Methods and apparatus for point-of-sale packaging of cards - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to cards such as, for example, gift cards and phone cards. More particularly, the present invention relates point-of-sale packaging for cards such as, for example, gift cards and phone cards.
- Debit cards have found increasing popularity in recent years.
- One example of a debit card is a gift card which can be used to make purchases from the establishment which issued the gift card.
- a second example of a debit card is a phone card which can be used to pay for long distance phone calls.
- Gift cards are popular with consumers because they can greatly simplify gift buying. For example, during certain traditional times of the year many people have long lists of gifts to buy and need to complete their shopping before a certain date. In this situation, a gift card is often an attractive option. Because a wide variety of gift cards are available, a gift card can be selected to suit a particular event and/or a particular recipient. For example, at a baby shower, a gift card can be given which will allow the new parents to purchase baby-care necessities such as formula and diapers. By way of a second example, if a recipient is a lover of books, a gift card to a book store can be given.
- Gift card recipients have the benefit of choosing their own gift and purchasing it using the value stored on the gift card. Using a gift card to make a purchase is very convenient. The gift card is used like a credit card, hurt however, there is no bill to pay afterward. Gift cards can be given that cover a complete range of goods, from luxuries like jewelry to necessities like groceries.
- Gift cards are also beneficial for businesses such as department stores.
- the store collects the payment when the card is purchased. As the value of the card is spent, it will be used to purchase goods and services from that store. The left over value remains on the card for later use.
- no paperwork is required and no change need be given.
- the store cashier need only scan the gift card and the customer can receive a receipt which tells what value left on the card. No money needs to change hands, and no change needs to be given.
- To deter theft of gift cards from the store gift cards typically are not activated until they are purchased. This way the merchant can prominently display the gift cards near the cash register with little risk that the cards will be stolen since they have no value until they are activated.
- the present invention relates generally to cards such as, for example, gift cards and phone cards. More particularly, the present invention relates point-of-sale packaging for cards such as, for example, gift cards and phone cards.
- a package in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a pocket for receiving the card and a passageway communicating with a pocket. The package preferably also includes at least one locking tab for selectively obstructing the passageway.
- a method of packaging a card in accordance with present invention may include the steps of laying the card onto a blank and folding the blank so that at least one locking tab overlays the card.
- One implementation of the present invention includes a package for storing and displaying a card comprising a first panel having a first face and a sheet having a plurality of fixed edges and a free edge.
- the sheet is preferrably fixed to the first face of the first panel proximate the plurality of fixed edges so that the sheet and the first panel define a pocket.
- the package may include a second panel at least partially overlaying the first face of the first panel.
- the second panel may advantageously define an aperture having a periphery.
- the free edge of the sheet and the periphery of the aperture define a passageway communicating with the pocket.
- the periphery of the aperture define at least one locking tab for selectively obstructing the passageway.
- the package is biased to assume a generally planar shape and the at least one locking tab extends into the passageway when the package is free to assume a generally planar shape.
- the locking tab may advantageously assume an unlocked position when the package is urged to assume a generally arcuate shape, wherein the passageway is substantially unobstructed by the locking tab when the locking tab assumes the unlocked position.
- the package comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a middle portion disposed between distal portion and proximal portion.
- the package may be advantageously configured to preferentially bend proximate the middle portion.
- the at least one locking tab may be disposed proximate the middle portion of the package.
- the package may be bent proximate the middle portion so that the proximal portion of the package and the distal portion of the package are disposed at an angle relative to one another.
- the at least one locking tab may advantageously retain a generally coplanar relationship with the distal portion of the package.
- the locking tabs may be disposed in various locations without deviating from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the locking tabs may be located near a side of the package. When this is the case, the package may be bent near the side to lift the locking tabs.
- the pocket may be defined by a first panel having a first face, and a sheet that is fixed to the first face of the first panel proximate a plurality of fixed edges of the sheet.
- the package may also include a second panel at least partially overlaying the first face of the first panel. Wherein the second panel defines an aperture having a periphery.
- the free edge of the sheet and the periphery of the aperture define a passageway communicating with the pocket.
- the second panel may form at least one locking tab. The at least one locking tab may selectively assume a first position in which the at least one locking tab overlays the card and a second position in with the card overlays the at least one locking tab.
- a method of packaging and displaying a card in accordance with the present invention may include the step of providing a package having a passageway communicating with a pocket, and at least one locking tab for selectively obstructing the passageway.
- a card may be inserted into the pocket so that the card overlays the at least one locking tab.
- the package may be urged to assume a generally bent shape, and the package may be allowed to assume a generally planar shape in which the at least one locking tab overlays the card.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank which may be used to form a package in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of an assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of an additional assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of an assembly in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a back side of the assembly of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of an assembly in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of a back side of assembly of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an assembly in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is an additional perspective view of assembly of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of a blank which may be used to form a package in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a plan view of an blank assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view of a package in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of an assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is an additional plan view of the assembly of FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 15 is a plan view of an assembly in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank 100 which may be used to form a package in accordance with the present invention.
- Blank 100 includes a first panel 102 and a second panel 104 .
- First panel 102 of blank 100 defines a opening 106 .
- First panel 102 and second panel 104 are joined at a fold line 108 represented by a dashed line in FIG. 1 .
- fold line 108 comprises a localized area of weakness.
- This localized area of weakness may comprise various elements without deviating from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Examples of elements which may be suitable in some applications include a perf cut, a cut score, and a crease score.
- embodiments of blank 100 are possible in which first panel 102 and second panel 104 are not joined by fold line 108 .
- second panel 104 defines an aperture 120 having a periphery 122 .
- periphery 122 defines a plurality of locking tabs 124 extending into aperture 120 .
- periphery 122 defines a notch 126 disposed between two locking tabs 124 .
- notch 126 defined by second panel 104 and opening 106 defined by first panel 102 are positioned so that they will be generally aligned with one another when blank 100 is folded along fold line 108 .
- opening 106 has an extent that is similar to the extents of a human finger. In a preferred embodiment, the extent of opening 106 is somewhat larger than the extents of a human finger. Also in a preferred embodiment, the extent of opening 106 is similar to the extent of notch 126 . In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the extent of opening 106 is slightly larger than the extent of notch 126 .
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of an blank assembly 128 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Blank assembly 128 includes blank 100 of FIG. 1, and a sheet 130 .
- Sheet 130 includes a plurality of fixed edges 131 and a free edge 132 .
- sheet 130 comprises an optically transparent and/or translucent material. Also in a preferred embodiment, sheet 130 comprises a low friction material. It is to be appreciated that sheet 130 may comprise various materials without deviating from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Examples of materials which may be suitable in some applications include: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyvinylchloride/polyvinyl acetate copolymers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG).
- PE polyethylene
- PP polypropylene
- PVC polyvinylchloride
- PET polyvinylchloride/polyvinyl acetate copolymers
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- PETG polyethylene terephthalate glycol
- second panel 104 defines an aperture 120 having a periphery 122 .
- free edge 132 of sheet 130 and periphery 122 of aperture 120 define a passageway 134 .
- passageway 134 is dimensioned so that a card in accordance with the present invention may pass therethrough.
- a card in accordance with the present invention is preferably sized to fit in a typical wallet.
- second panel 104 forms a plurality of locking tabs 124 .
- locking tabs 124 are positioned so as to at least partially obstruct passageway 134 .
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a package 136 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Package 136 may be formed by folding the assembly of FIG. 2 along fold line 108 .
- Package 136 includes a sheet 130 having a plurality of fixed edges and a free edge 132 .
- sheet 130 is fixed to a first face 138 of first panel 102 proximate the fixed edges so that sheet 130 and first panel 102 define a pocket 140 .
- Sheet 130 may be fixed to first face 138 of first panel 102 , for example, by an adhesive layer disposed between first face 138 of first panel 102 and sheet 130 .
- pocket 140 is dimensioned to accept a card in accordance with the present invention.
- sheet 130 is fixed to both first panel 102 and second panel 104 , for example, with an adhesive. Also in a preferred embodiment, first panel 102 is fixed to second panel 104 , for example, with an adhesive.
- Free edge 132 of sheet 130 and periphery 122 of aperture 120 define a passageway 134 communicating with pocket 140 .
- Second panel 104 forms a plurality of locking tabs 124 .
- locking tabs 124 are positioned so as to at least partially obstruct passageway 134 .
- passageway 134 is dimensioned so that a card may pass through passageway 134 into or out of pocket 140 .
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of an assembly 162 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Assembly 162 includes a package 136 and a card 142 that is disposed within a pocket 140 of package 136 .
- locking tabs 124 of package 136 are shown overlaying card 142 .
- locking tabs 124 may be positioned to selectively hold card 142 within pocket 140 .
- Assembly 162 may be formed by laying card 142 on a blank (e.g. blank assembly 128 of FIG. 2) and folding the blank so that at least one locking tab overlays the card.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a back side of assembly 162 of FIG. 4 .
- first panel 102 of package 136 defines an opening 106 .
- opening 106 is generally concentric with notch 126 defined by second panel 104 of package 136 .
- opening 106 is positioned so as to communicate with pocket 140 .
- card 142 disposed in pocket 140 is visible through opening 106 in FIG. 5 .
- opening 106 and notch 126 are sized and positioned to allow access to a portion of card 142 .
- opening 106 is dimensioned to receive a human finger.
- a human finger may be used to urge card 142 through passageway 134 .
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of an assembly 163 in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- assembly 163 includes a package 136 and a card 142 disposed within pocket 140 of package 136 .
- card 142 is seen overlaying locking tabs 124 of package 136 .
- card 142 is preferably free to exit pocket 140 via passageway 134 of package 136 .
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of a back side of assembly 163 of FIG. 6 .
- locking tabs 124 are disposed underneath card 142 .
- a method in accordance with present invention may include the steps of grasping assembly 162 of FIG. 4, urging package 136 to assume a generally bent shape, and allowing package 136 to assume a generally planar shape in which card 142 overlays locking tabs 142 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an assembly 162 in accordance with the present invention.
- assembly 162 is being grasped by a left hand 144 and a right hand 146 .
- package 136 has been urged to assume a generally arcuate or bent shape by left hand 144 and right hand 146 .
- assembly 162 of FIG. 8 includes a bend 148 .
- assembly 162 comprises a distal portion 150 , a proximal portion 152 , and a middle portion 154 disposed between distal portion 150 and proximal portion 152 .
- assembly 162 is configured to preferentially bend proximate middle portion 154 .
- card 142 may be generally more rigid than first panel 102 and/or second panel 104 of package 136 .
- bend 148 in assembly 162 is disposed proximate an upper edge 156 of card 142 .
- Card 142 , first panel 102 , and second panel 104 may comprise various materials without deviating from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- card 142 comprises a polyvinylchloride (PVC) sheet having a thickness of about 0.032 inches, and the panels (first panel 102 and second panel 104 ) comprise cellulostic card stock having a thickness of about 0.014 inches.
- PVC polyvinylchloride
- locking tabs 124 are disposed in a generally coplanar position relative to distal portion 150 of package 136 .
- proximal portion 152 of package 136 and distal portion 150 of package 136 are disposed at an angle 158 relative to one another.
- assembly 162 is biased to assume a generally planer shape, and has a level of flexibility which allows it to be urged into the shape shown in FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 8 it may be appreciated that locking tabs 124 are not overlaying card 142 .
- locking tabs 124 preferably do not obstruct the travel of card 142 through passageway 134 .
- card 142 may preferably pass through passageway 134 .
- Card 142 may be urged through passageway 134 , for example, by a human finger 160 .
- a human finger 160 In FIG. 8, it maybe appreciated that human finger 160 has been received in an opening 106 defined by first panel 102 .
- card 142 is urged through passageway 134 by applying a pushing force with human finger 160 disposed in opening 106 defined by first panel 102 .
- card 142 may be positioned to overlay locking tabs 124 by applying a pushing force on card 142 with human finger 160 disposed in opening 106 while urging package 136 into a generally arcuate shape, then allowing package 136 to assume a generally planar shape.
- proximal portion 152 and distal portion 150 of package 136 are both dimensioned to be received by a human hand.
- proximal portion 152 is received by a left hand 144 and distal portion 150 is received by a right hand 146 .
- FIG. 9 is an additional perspective view of assembly 162 of FIG. 8. A back side of assembly 162 is shown on FIG. 9 .
- package 136 is disposed in a generally bent or arcuate shape.
- Human finger 160 is shown disposed within opening 106 defined by first panel 102 .
- opening 106 is suitably sized to receive human finger 160 .
- the extent of opening 106 is somewhat larger than that of human finger 160 .
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of a blank 300 which may be used to form a package in accordance with the present invention.
- Blank 300 includes a first panel 302 and a second panel 304 .
- First panel 302 and second panel 304 are joined at a fold line 308 represented by a dashed line in FIG. 10 .
- first panel 302 includes a second fold line 370 .
- fold line 308 and second fold line 370 each comprise a localized area of weakness.
- a localized area of weakness may comprise various elements without deviating from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Examples of elements which may be suitable in some applications include a perf cut, a cut score, and a crease score.
- second panel 304 defines an aperture 320 having a periphery 322 .
- periphery 322 defines a plurality of locking tabs 324 extending into aperture 320 .
- periphery 322 defines a notch 326 disposed between two locking tabs 324 .
- FIG. 11 is a plan view of an blank assembly 328 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Blank assembly 328 includes blank 300 of FIG. 10, and a sheet 330 .
- Sheet 330 includes a plurality of fixed edges 333 and a free edge 332 .
- sheet 330 is fixed to second panel 304 of blank 300 by an adhesive 372 .
- adhesive 372 defines a gap 374 .
- gap 374 is positioned so that second panel 304 and sheet 330 define a receptacle 376 near fold line 308 .
- first panel 302 of blank 300 includes a flap 378 .
- receptacle 376 and flap 378 are dimensioned so that flap 378 may be selectively received in receptacle 376 when blank 300 is folded along fold line 308 and second fold line 370 .
- Free edge 332 of sheet 330 and periphery 322 of aperture 320 define a passageway 334 communicating with pocket 340 .
- Second panel 304 forms a plurality of locking tabs 324 .
- locking tabs 324 are positioned so as to at least partially obstruct passageway 334 .
- passageway 334 is dimensioned so that a card may pass through passageway 334 into or out of pocket 340 .
- FIG. 13 is a plan view of an assembly 362 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- Assembly 362 includes a package 336 and a card 342 that is disposed within a pocket 340 of package 336 .
- locking tabs 324 of package 336 are shown overlaying card 342 .
- locking tabs 324 may be positioned to selectively hold card 342 within pocket 340 .
- Assembly 362 may be formed by laying card 342 on a blank (e.g. blank assembly 328 of FIG. 11) and folding the blank so that at least one locking tab overlays card 342 .
- FIG. 15 is a plan view of an assembly 363 in accordance with an additional exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- card 342 is seen overlaying locking tabs 324 of package 336 .
- card 342 is preferably free to exit pocket 340 via passageway 334 of package 336 .
- a method in accordance with present invention may include the steps of grasping assembly 362 of FIG. 13, urging package 336 to assume a generally bent shape, and allowing package 336 to assume a generally planar shape in which card 342 overlays locking tabs 342 .
- a method of providing a card in accordance with the present invention may include the steps of:
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